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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.36, 68.76 and 49.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.36, 68.76 and 49.68 is: 67.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.36 : 68.76 = 49.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.36/68.76 = 49.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.36x = 68.76 × 49.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.36x = 3,415.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,415.86/50.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.82

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